An abrupt reversal in the electric gradient across the neuron plasma membrane is called a(n) ____.
A)resting potential
B)membrane potential
C)action potential
D)ion concentration gradient
E)electrochemical signal

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An abrupt reversal in the electrical gradient across the neuron plasma membrane is called an action potential. This occurs when there is a sudden influx of positively charged ions into the neuron, causing a rapid depolarization of the membrane potential.

An Abrupt Reversal in the Electric Gradient Across the Neuron